Trump Presses Ahead in Secret on Greenland as Insider Claims ‘Strategic Suicide Pact’ With Pentagon

Former Republican strategist Rick Wilson has issued one of his most dire warnings yet about the Trump administration’s apparent pursuit of Greenland, accusing top Pentagon leadership of participating in what he calls a “strategic suicide pact” that could dismantle NATO, embolden Russia and China, and permanently damage America’s global standing.

In a blistering Substack essay published this week, Wilson claims the Joint Chiefs of Staff are actively planning military options for Greenland at Trump’s behest—despite the island’s status as an autonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark—effectively preparing to “drape a flag over an impending crime of such sweeping malice, stupidity, and toxicity that it will shame this nation for generations.”

Wilson’s allegations come amid escalating U.S. rhetoric and military posture toward the Arctic island, which Trump has repeatedly described as essential for national security.

The former strategist, known for his sharp criticism of Trump since leaving the GOP mainstream, argues the Greenland obsession is no longer mere bluster but a developing operational reality with catastrophic implications.

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Wilson’s Core Accusation–Pentagon Complicity

In the essay, Wilson expresses profound alarm at what he says are credible reports of Pentagon involvement: “The Joint Chiefs of Staff, men who have spent four decades wearing the uniform, men who talk endlessly about ‘honor,’ ‘integrity,’ and the ‘rules-based international order,’ are currently sharpening the knives.”

He accuses military leadership of “trying to figure out how to drape a flag over” what would amount to a “colonial land-grab” demanded by Trump. Wilson dismisses claims that Greenland poses an imminent threat from Russia or China, arguing the island’s strategic value does not justify violating Danish sovereignty or NATO obligations.

“The terrifying part,” he writes, “is that these men—career officers who know better—are participating in a strategic suicide pact that will dismantle seventy-five years of American alliances in a single afternoon.”

Wilson’s most alarming prediction centers on Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty: “The moment an American boot hits Greenlandic soil without an invitation, NATO, the most successful military alliance in the history of the world, is dead. Article 5 becomes a cruel joke, a relic of a time when America’s word actually meant something.”

He argues the breach would immediately embolden adversaries. In Moscow, Vladimir Putin would see a “Go” signal to move on Baltic states (Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius) while continuing aggression in Ukraine. In Beijing, China would interpret U.S. disregard for allied sovereignty as license to invade Taiwan.

Wilson contends the damage would be irreversible: fractured Western unity, diminished U.S. credibility, and a fundamentally altered global order—all triggered by what he calls a “personal vanity project” for Trump.

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Looking at Greenland’s Strategic Reality

Greenland remains under Danish sovereignty with significant autonomy. The U.S. already maintains Thule Air Base under longstanding defense agreements. Trump first publicly proposed purchasing the island in 2019, a suggestion Danish officials called “absurd.” The idea has resurfaced in his second term, with Trump citing Arctic threats from Russia and China.

Denmark has consistently rejected any transfer, emphasizing Greenland’s right to self-determination. Greenlandic leaders have dismissed U.S. overtures as colonial, with public sentiment strongly opposed.

Wilson argues the strategic rationale is overstated: neither Russia nor China has territorial designs on Greenland, and existing U.S. basing rights already provide necessary access.

Trump has repeatedly emphasized Greenland’s importance: “We are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not, because if we don’t do it, Russia or China will take over Greenland, and we’re not going to have Russia or China as a neighbor.”

In a recent Times interview, he refused to rule out nuclear force if “needed,” while acknowledging it “might upset NATO.”

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has responded forcefully: “The United States and Europe are rooted in the idea of freedom. We should never compromise on this… Denmark is a loyal and strong ally… ready to defend our values—wherever it is necessary—also in the Arctic.”

Wilson’s warning arrives as Trump’s foreign policy—marked by Venezuela strikes, Greenland rhetoric, and threats against other nations faces congressional resistance. A recent Senate war powers resolution on Venezuela passed with bipartisan support, defying Trump.

Internationally, allies are increasingly wary. NATO cohesion is already strained by defense spending debates; a Greenland move could fracture the alliance entirely.

Domestically, the issue divides Republicans: hardliners support bold territorial claims, while moderates worry about diplomatic isolation and midterm backlash.

The White House has not addressed Wilson’s specific allegations. Pentagon officials have stated any Arctic actions would align with existing agreements, but have not commented on invasion planning.

Greenland’s status carries genuine strategic weight as Arctic competition intensifies—with Russia militarizing its north and China expanding icebreaker fleets. However, Wilson’s “strategic suicide pact” warning suggests the cost of aggressive pursuit could far outweigh any benefits.

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Whether the Greenland push proves rhetorical bluster or operational intent remains unclear. But the combination of Trump’s public fixation, reported Pentagon planning, and refusal to rule out extreme measures has placed the issue at the center of global concern.

For Wilson, the stakes are existential: a U.S. violation of allied sovereignty would not just end NATO—it would shatter the post-World War II order America helped build. As the administration presses forward, the world watches warily, wondering whether the “psychologically important” quest for Greenland will become the defining miscalculation of Trump’s second term.